Kia Soul 30 kWh range, noise and weight tests

Uploaded 6 years ago by Bjørn Nyland

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- The car reviewed is a Kia Soul Electric with a 30-kilowatt-hour battery.
- At 94% charge on a fast charger, the car forces a stop, not allowing a full charge.
- To reach 100%, an AC charger must be used, which charges the car at 7.4 kW.
- The car has a 32-amp onboard charger.
- In Eco mode with only the driver's seat climate control active, consumption is measured at 90 km/h to determine range.
- It has a panoramic roof.
- The available kilowatt-hours from the pack is at 29.5 kW.
- The weight distribution is 57% front and 43% rear; it's mostly front-heavy which is a good thing, it's a front wheel drive.
- 145 km can be expected in winter.
- It's noisier than other cars when taking measurements while driving in a variety of conditions.
- Aerodynamics is similar to a brick, making it good for carrying banana boxes in the back.

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